Tips for Visiting

Get information about Bellefontaine's hours, location, and visitor etiquette.

Our grounds are open to the public year-round. Visit on your own, come for a tour, or attend a special event.

Hours

Bellefontaine’s visiting hours are 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. every day of the year, including weekends and holidays. The cemetery office is open for inquiries daily until 4:30 p.m. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m – 4:30 p.m. For details, call 314-381-0750.

Directions

From I-70, take Exit 245B for West Florissant Avenue. Proceed northwest on West Florissant for 0.7 miles to the cemetery’s main entrance, which will be on the right, just after Shreve Avenue and before Kingshighway.

Visitor Etiquette

Bellefontaine is a sacred place, and visitors are asked to behave in a quiet and reverent manner. We ask that visitors adhere to the following guidelines while on cemetery grounds:

Avoid disturbing any graveside or chapel services, as well as any family members that are visiting their loved ones.

Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Pets are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Firearms are prohibited with the exception of military honor guards and reenactors.

Visitors and lot owners are requested to leave comments and inquiries at the cemetery office.